The Power of
TRANSFORMATION
2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Letter from the Board Chair and CEO
Letter from the Board Chair and CEO

Raquel Tamez,
CEO

Miguel Alemany,
Board Chair
Dear Familia,
At its founding in 1974, SHPE resolutely proclaimed a goal to “Increase the number of Hispanics entering into the field of engineering.” Those very words were printed on the first organizational brochure over 45 years ago. And in the decades since, they have guided the heart of SHPE’s mission.
When the 2019 National Convention theme was chosen, “The Power of Transformation,” we couldn’t have imagined what a truly transformative year it would be and the power these changes would give us as individuals, as an organization as a whole, and as a collective community.
While the essence of SHPE’s foundation was built upon remains the same, 2019 brought us a bold new vision – one where our members were proclaimed heroes, our story became a national just cause and our global impact became undeniable. We became invincible.
A new logo, tagline, and website were created to reflect this paradigm shift. Our membership and event attendance broke records. Our business practices were recognized and awarded at the highest levels.
In 2019, our membership grew to 11,129 – a never-before achieved milestone. And the final tally for the National Convention is one for the books. A record 9,128 people attended in Phoenix. That’s a 19% increase over 2018! As SHPE National grows, so too does our network—our Familia. We are more than just a member organization; we’re a national force in STEM, drawing attention to our organization through sheer force of numbers and impact.
At #SHPE2019, we unveiled a brand new logo and tagline. And while we kept the color palette and font as a nod to our legacy, this dynamic new logo illustrates our future.
The four links symbolize SHPE’s four values (Familia, Service, Education and Resilience) as well as the four STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Meanwhile, the colors speak to our Hispanic community and SHPE’s vibrant culture and history. Last but not least, the atom-like image represents the origins of everything—that new beginnings are always possible.
Our redesigned website is our window to the world. We want to demonstrate how SHPE is profoundly changing lives and “Leading Hispanics in STEM.” Members are now featured as the heroes of our story, and this website puts them front and center. We hope you love it as much as we do. You helped us create it, after all.
While we are taking big steps forward, we want to assure you we are doing so with the utmost integrity. We achieved another Platinum year with GuideStar – the highest level of recognition for financial transparency a nonprofit can get. And earlier this year, we produced our first dynamic, interactive and overtly transparent Annual Report, sharing our story for 2018. We want you to know what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, and where we are going next.
“The Power of Transformation” isn’t the climax or culmination of SHPE’s story, but the first chapter in a new, more empowering narrative—one in which we identify, come to understand, and unabashedly celebrate the amazing strides we’ve made and will continue to make. It’s a time to revel in our accomplishments and honor our work, while at the same time being diligent and determined in how we plot our path forward. We are better than ever. And we are always better together.
Un abrazo fuerte,
Raquel Tamez, CEO
Miguel Alemany, Board Chair
About SHPE
Mission
SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development.
Vision
SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.
Values
Corporate Goals

Organizational Structure of SHPE

2018-2019
Membership by the Numbers
Gender

Male 67%

Female 33%
Membership Type

Student 82%

Professional 18%
By Region
Click on the regions on the map to bring up more information.

Region 1 – 9.8%
Total Members 1,091
Student Members 792
Professional Members 299
Total Chapters 29
Student Chapters 20
Professional Chapters 8
Junior Chapters 1
Region 2 – 13.0%
Total Members 1,447
Student Members 1,079
Professional Members 368
Total Chapters 35
Student Chapters 23
Professional Chapters 10
Junior Chapters 2
Region 3 – 4.5%
Total Members 497
Student Members 435
Professional Members 62
Total Chapters 16
Student Chapters 12
Professional Chapters 2
Junior Chapters 2
Region 4 – 20.7%
Total Members 2,299
Student Members 1,925
Professional Members 374
Total Chapters 55
Student Chapters 41
Professional Chapters 11
Junior Chapters 3
Region 5 – 19.6%
Total Members 2,183
Student Members 1,829
Professional Members 353
Total Chapters 42
Student Chapters 29
Professional Chapters 8
Junior Chapters 4
Region 6 – 12.7%
Total Members 1,415
Student Members 1,041
Professional Members 374
Total Chapters 41
Student Chapters 28
Professional Chapters 11
Junior Chapters 2
Region 7 – 19.7%
Total Members 2,197
Student Members 1,981
Professional Members 217
Total Chapters 28
Student Chapters 20
Professional Chapters 6
Junior Chapters 2
673 LIFETIME MEMBERS
Familia for Life!
A total of $450,500 in scholarships was granted to 188 recipients for the 2019-20 academic year
During the 2018-19 academic year, over 2,500 Hispanic youth participated in these events, and more than 500 parents received information about academic and professional pursuits in STEM
Served 1,416 current and future Hispanic STEM leaders over the course of 13 webinars
The National Convention demonstrated that as SHPE National grows, so too does our network—our Familia. We are more than just a member organization; we’re a national force in STEM.
NILA is the leadership conference for the leaders of the leaders.
Because RLDCs are regionally focused, we can foster critical networking relationships among our smaller chapters, as well as reach those members who are unable to attend our National Convention
Financials
Statement of Activities
Fiscal year ends June 30
REVENUE


EXPENSES


Statement of Financial Position
Fiscal year ends June 30
ASSETS

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Liabilities

Net Assets

¡Mil Gracias!
2018-2019 Industry Partnership Council
The Industry Partnership Council (IPC) is comprised of national, top-level companies and government agencies that are committed to diversity and inclusion. IPC members align with the SHPE mission by supporting year-round programs, sharing industry perspective, providing resources and development tools, and meeting recruitment and retention strategy goals. Collaboration with the IPC greatly influences SHPE’s program design and execution to better prepare our members for their careers.
Welcome to our new 2019-2020 IPC Members
SHPE Philanthropy
Thank You to our Donors
We are extremely grateful for the generosity of these individuals and organizations who made a philanthropic donation to SHPE during 2019. Simply put, faithful supporters like those showcased in this section supply needed funds that make a difference in the lives of SHPE student and professional members. We do our best to ensure accurate records. If you notice an error please contact Kathleen DuBois, Senior Director of Development & External Relations at [email protected]. Thank you!
Annual Fund Donors
Emily L Allen
Heidy Arriola
Carlos Blanco
Stephanic Cavazos
Ernesto Covarrubias
Barnaby Dorfman
Luciano Elementi
Ernesto V Felix
Jose Flores
Betsabe Gonzalez Lopez
Liliana Grajales
Juan M Gutierrez
Efrain Gutierrez
Michael Gutierrez
Jose Lara
Yaritza D Leos
Maida Lopez
Eva Majercsik
Zoraida Martinez
Aaron Martinez
Jorge Martinez-Navarrete
Kevin Molina-Heineck
Angela U Nunez
Jonathan Peters
Christian Rios Santiago
Manny Rocha
R. Rodriguez-Quinones
Alejandro Saint-Blancard
Francis Samalot
Adalio Sanchez
Erik Sanchez
Nicolas A Tempestini
Favian Villalobos
David Wolff
Maria Zack-Cabadas
Corporate Matching Gifts





Bright Minds Scholarship Campaign Donors

Launched in 2019, the Bright Minds Scholarship Campaign is SHPE’s largest-ever initiative to raise $500,000 and provide 250 scholarships to deserving SHPE student members. According to the Pew Research Center, lack of financial resources is the number one reason why Hispanics don’t complete their STEM degree. Thank you to all of our scholarship donors who are working together to help more members.
Helen Cuesta Scholarship Fund Donors

In 2019, SHPE Chair Miguel Alemany established the Helen Cuesta Scholarship Fund in honor of his mother. The fund recognizes a deserving female student in SHPE who has demonstrated ability to overcome life’s obstacles and who doesn’t give up.
Miguel Alemany
Jean Andino
Jose A Briones
Uriel Buitrago
Iowany Castiblanco
Kathleen DuBois
Santiago A Estens-Flores
Andrea L Felicelli
Claudia Goggin
Julio Grapa
Antonio M Hernandez
Alma Meneses
Adriana Ocampo
Sean Palacio
Christine D Pham
Carla Pinzon
Erick E Ponce
Amaranta Ramirez
A Ramirez-Almaraz
Braulio Reyes
Mariela Robledo
Andrea N Sanchez
Anna M Solis
Leonel Soto
Paul Wilson
SAIC Multicultural BRG
General Scholarship Fund Donors
Delia Aguirre
Rosa Angel
Gabreil Chavez
William Charles Davis
Kimberly D Douglas-Mankin
Kathleen DuBois
Alicia Garcia
Esther Gonzalez
Monique Herrera
Nicole Knoderer
Ismael Montes
Ernesto Morales-Perea
Adriana Ocampo
Mario Ramirez
April Spera
Scholarship Donations Made in Memory of Luis Sturla
Penny Beuning
Nadine Borduas-Dedekind
Kathlerine Caves
Heidi Dahlmann
Hailey Gahlon
Daniel M Herron
Tara Lauterbach
Anna Mapp
Lizbeth Mongone
Hashmi Quaiser
Joseph Rivera
Orlando Scharer
Jared Shaw
Corporate Scholarship Donors











Corporate and Foundation Donors

Nike Fund
Gifts Made in Honor of
Gifts were made to honor the following individuals
Megan Aranda
Audina Banos-Moreno
Aracely Buitrago
Martha Grapa
John Morales
Beatriz Solis, PhD
Monica Tejeda